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DRI seizes red sanders worth over Rs 8 crore in multiple raids across Mumbai

July 20, 2016 by admin News 0 comments

According to sources, a part of the consignment of red sanders seized by the agency was allegedly being smuggled from NhavaSheva port in Navi Mumbai to Dubai using forged shipping documents.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 21.3 tonnes of red sanders worth over Rs 8 crore from a repeat offender in multiple raids across the city, said official sources.

According to sources, a part of the consignment of red sanders seized by the agency was allegedly being smuggled from NhavaSheva port in Navi Mumbai to Dubai using forged shipping documents. The consignment originated from Pelhar-Palghar region of Thane district, the sources said.

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/dri-seizes-red-sanders-multiple-raids-across-mumbai-2924657/

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